libertine — a person who behaves without moral principles or a sense of responsibility, especially in sexual matters
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who behaves without moral principles or a sense of responsibility, especially in sexual matters
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlɪbərˌtiːn/
Example Sentences
- Don Juan was literature's most famous libertine, breaking hearts across Europe.
- The reformed libertine now runs a charity for abandoned puppies.
- His libertine past made him an unlikely candidate for the church position.
libertine
NOUN[/ˈlɪbərˌtiːn/]
a person who behaves without moral principles or a sense of responsibility, especially in sexual matters
A libertine character ignores moral consequences in a glittering nightclub setting
A libertine's desire blooms in the night masquerade — freedom without principle becomes a shadow that cannot be contradicted
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'libertinus' meaning 'freed slave' or 'freedman.' Over time, the meaning shifted from someone literally freed from slavery to someone who lives without moral restraints.
Breakdown
libert- (free, liberty) + -inus (Latin suffix meaning 'belonging to' or 'characterized by')
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📝Examples
“Don Juan was literature's most famous libertine, breaking hearts across Europe.”
“The reformed libertine now runs a charity for abandoned puppies.”
“His libertine past made him an unlikely candidate for the church position.”
“The libertine's diary was so scandalous, it became a bestseller posthumously.”
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